Overview:

Carpenter/Laborers are responsible for implementing general maintenance, mechanical, and carpentry duties.

What responsibilities will I have?

• Unload, carry and stack material and place tool and equipment in position
• Clean for general maintenance
• Operate wheel loaders, forklifts, skid steers, and similar equipment
• Assist operations personnel, maintenance personnel and supervisors as needed
• Build or wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, and power tools.
• Select and order lumber and other required materials
• Assemble and fasten materials to make framework
• Read and interpret blue prints, assembly instructions and similar directions
• Work with and/or remove hazardous material
• Perform minor plumbing, welding and/or concrete mixing work
• Other manual duties as directed

What education and training is required?

A high school diploma with additional certifications depending on area of specialty is required.

To pursue a career as an Carpenter/Laborer:

The following high school courses are recommended:  agricultural education, a focus on science, and mathematics.

Typical Employers: 

Employed by food processing companies, meat processing companies, research firms, agronomic facilities, as well as environmental agencies.

Future Job Market/Outlook:

The future outlook for Carpenter/Laborers is projected to be good.

Suggested Professional Organizations and Associations:

• International Association of Electrical
• National Electrical Contractors Association
• American Wood Council
• American Institute of Constructors
• National Association of Women in Construction